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Boney M. – Oceans Of Fantasy
1979 · Portugal · Ariola · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 850 200888*A*1
- Runout — side B
- 850 200888*B*1
- Rights society
- SPA
- Record Company
- Polygram Discos SARL
- Printed By
- Gráfica Monumental
- Record Company
- Frank Farian Productions
- Record Company
- Hansa
- Pressed By
- COFASA
- Recorded At
- Europasound Studios
- Mixed At
- Europasound Studios
- Recorded At
- Union Studios, Munich
- Mixed At
- Union Studios, Munich
Specifications
- Artist
- Boney M.
- Genre
- Electronic, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Disco
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- Ariola
- Catalog number
- 5200 888
- Country
- Portugal
Tracklist
- A1Let It All Be Music
- A2Gotta Go Home
- A3Bye Bye Bluebird
- A4Bahama Mama
- A5Hold On I'm Coming
- A6Two Of Us
- A7Ribbons Of Blue
- B1Oceans Of Fantasy
- B2El Lute
- B3No More Chain Gang
- B4I’m Born Again
- B5No Time To Lose
- B6Calendar Song (January, February, March...)
- Producer
- Frank Farian
- Producer [Prod. Assistant]
- Rainer M. Ehrhardt
- Engineer
- Fred Schreier
- Engineer
- Michael Bestmann
- Engineer
- Tammy Grohé
- Arranged By
- Christian Kolonovits
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax, the matrix runout 850 200888*A*1 and 850 200888*B*1 identifies this pressing as produced at the COFASA plant in Portugal. The gatefold picture sleeve includes a 24 by 24 inch foldout inner sheet with lyrics and a special note crediting Frank Farian as the '5th Member of Boney M.' This 1979 Portuguese pressing on Ariola is distinct from other versions issued the same year in the UK, Netherlands, Argentina, and Uruguay.
What drives its value
Price variation for this pressing ranges from Mint at 5200 888 up to VG condition, with 330 collectors owning it and 75 actively seeking it, indicating steady demand. The Mint to VG+ price spread is visible in listings, reflecting the importance of condition for this 1979 Portuguese pressing.
Compared to other 1979 pressings like the UK Atlantic K 50610 or Argentina's RCA Victor AVSI-4723, this Ariola release's value is influenced by its COFASA pressing plant origin and unique gatefold packaging.
How to appraise this pressing
To verify this exact pressing, collectors should confirm the Ariola label with catalogue numbers 5200 888 or 5 200 888 and check the dead wax for the matrix numbers 850 200888*A*1 and 850 200888*B*1. The presence of a gatefold sleeve with a 24 by 24 inch foldout inner sheet and an additional lyric sheet crediting Frank Farian is also diagnostic.
Grading should focus on the gatefold integrity and the vinyl's condition given the 13 tracks on this stereo LP from 1979.
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Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Gatefold picture sleeve with inner 24" x 24" fold.
Generic plain inner sleeve. "Frank Farian Crew - The 5th Member Of Boney M." and the lyrics are included as an additional sheet.
Special thanks to the Original Trinidad Steel And Showband. Recorded and mixed at Europasound Studios (Friedrichsdorf) and Union Studio, Munich.
℗ 1979 Distribuido em Portugal por Polygram Fabricado em Portugal
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for the Portuguese Ariola pressing?
The Portuguese pressing carries the catalogue numbers 5200 888 and 5 200 888 on the Ariola label.
How can I identify the matrix runout of this pressing?
Look for the matrix runout inscriptions 850 200888*A*1 on side A and 850 200888*B*1 on side B in the dead wax area.
What is a VG+ copy worth according to the price guide?
The price guide indicates a VG+ copy value associated with this pressing, with 330 collectors having it and 75 wanting it, highlighting its market demand.
Does this pressing include any special packaging?
Yes, it features a gatefold picture sleeve with a 24 by 24 inch foldout inner sheet and an additional lyric sheet crediting Frank Farian as the '5th Member of Boney M.'
Who pressed this 1979 Portuguese version of Oceans Of Fantasy?
The pressing plant for this release was COFASA, as confirmed by the matrix and release notes.